Creating a World with More Birthdays – The American Cancer Society works every day to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Together with your support, we help people stay well and get well, we find cures, and we fight back – so everyone can celebrate more birthdays. And because of that progress, 11 million cancer survivors and countless others who have avoided the disease will celebrate another birthday this year. Truly, “Happy Birthday” is a victory song!
Bark For Life is a 1.0-mile walk that honors the care-giving qualities of our canine best friends while raising money for life-saving cancer research and services for cancer patients. After the walk, participants enjoy activities, games, food, and entertainment.
When: June 27th, 2009
Where: Jean & Carl Frank SE Canine Park, Pinewood Road SE, Rochester, Minnesota 55904 (just North of Pinewood Elementary) [MAP]
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Event begins at 9:00 a.m.
Register by phone: 507-424-4601, or visit the local ACS office in person at 2900 43rd Street NW Suite 350, Rochester, MN 55901 [MAP]
This first-ever in Rochester event provides valuable contributions to the American Cancer Society, and offers a testament to the care and love shared between dogs and families.
Participants are invited to set up fundraising tables
Schedule
8:00 AM – Registration Begins
9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony & Blessing of the Animals. All participating and non-participating canines are invited to attend.
9:15 AM – Bark For Life begins Canine and human cancer survivors lead the 1.0 mile walk.
10:00 AM – Activities, Food, & Entertainment. Have fun and make new friends!
Important Information:
Southeastern Minnesota’s newest good time, rock-n-roll party band is appearing at the 2009 Relay For Life! Furious George play everything from the Bee Gees to Black Sabbath.
They take the stage at 8:00 PM, and according to their Facebook page, will rock your socks off!
The manic monkey boys of Furious George are:
Geoff Forscher
Mark Jaeger
Dave Barnidge
Ben Madden
Troy Hrtanek
Don’t miss the show July 10th at the 2009 Olmsted County Relay For Life! Check the updated schedule of events for the rest of the night’s activities and entertainment.
Did you know that it takes over 50 people to make Relay run smoothly? This doesn’t include the 100 Summer of Service kids that come out to help with luminary set-up. We begin setting up for Relay on Friday morning around 8:00 am and go all the way through to the following morning. We need help all times of the day and night. Volunteer opportunities range from picking up supplies, to serving food at the survivor reception, to picking up pizzas for the midnight pizza party. There are opportunities for kids, teenagers and adults. Please e-mail Lisa Fink at fink.lisa@mayo.edu if you are interested. If you can give me a time availability that would be great. Let’s put on another great Relay!
